
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (1,234 Rentals) Page 3 of 25
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7053 S Dante Ave

7322 S Phillips Ave

Cornell (The Greenstone)

Prairie CoLiving

Addams 2.0

2Sisters Apartments

1423 S Drake Ave

8336 S Kingston Ave

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2206 E 84th St, Unit 2
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1641 W 77th St

Prairie Park Apartments

Woodlawn Terrace

Prairie Shores

625 E Marquette Rd

1728 E 70th St

2327 E 70th St

1722 E 70th St

Ironwood

3110 W 59th St, Unit 2E
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2309 S Sacramento Ave

9035 S Burley Ave

4500 S Wood St

1924 W 78th St

8756 S Exchange Ave

Drexel Grand

626 on the Park

8153 S Colfax Ave

7444 S Langley Ave
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Southland Village

6618 S Maryland Ave

7147 S Princeton Ave

5932 S Morgan St

2815 W 25th Pl

4616 W Jackson Blvd

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8055 S Paulina St

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2973 S Lyman St, Unit 2

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2823 E 77th St, Unit Apartment
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5148 S Indiana Ave, Unit G

7848 S Burnham Ave, Unit 2N

1943 W 63rd St

Oglesby Towers Apartments

4700 Lake Park Apartments

Lake Grove Village

Park Apartments

8452 S Burnham Ave

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7809 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 7809 South Marshfield #1

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8452 S Burnham Ave, Unit 8452 S. Burnham
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Southwest Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,846 | $600 | $5,024 |
| Southwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,201 | $800 | $9,037 |
| Southwest Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,559 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,770 | $989 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,431 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,539 | $2,695 | $4,000 |
| Southwest Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,983 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Chicago is at Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community listed at $700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Chicago Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Chicago Apartment is $800 at 1155 W 83rd St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Chicago is starting from $850 at 8702 S Escanaba Ave.
What is the most affordable Southwest Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southwest Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Coleman Place At Legends South and starts from $170.
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